Caught: This Audi TT Tester Might Use Volkswagen’s MQB Platform

This Audi TT coupe appears to be no different than any other production model, but the folks at Motor Trend suggest it could actually be a mule built upon Volkswagen’s new MQB modular architecure. That platform will have its first formal debut next week underneath the skin of the all-new 2013 Audi A3.

The test mule looks practically identical to the current-gen Audi TT, but Motor Trend’s spy shooter says there were a few subtle differences up close. According to the photographer, this car has a slightly longer wheel base compared to the current model, and also features wider wheel arches.

Even though we don’t get to see any new sheet metal with this test mule, it’s nice to know Audi is getting started on the next-gen Audi TT. We just hope the next prototype we see manages to display what we can expect in terms of styling changes.

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